Stadium: Emirates (London).
Referee: Michael Oliver.
Two of the worst teams in the English Premier League will clash at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal and Norwich City have played poorly in the opening games of the new season without scoring a point. The home side failed to score at all. What can we expect from the next meeting?
Arsenal
Arsenal have had a very poor start to the new English Premier League season. First, the team led by Mikel Arteta suffered an away defeat at the hands of newcomer Brentford, followed by a home defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Both games ended in a 0-2 draw. On Matchday 3, the Gunners played away against reigning champions Manchester City. Back in the first half, the London side was left ten men on as Granit Dzaka was sent off. Arsenal were thrashed 0-5 in Manchester. Arsenal are currently sitting bottom of the table in the English league. The only positive moment for the London club at the start of the season was the away win over West Bromwich (6-0) and reaching the last 32 of the English League Cup.
Norwich City
Norwich City have also had a poor start to the new Premier League season. Immediately after their return to the elite of English football, the team led by Daniel Farke had meetings with tough opponents. In the first leg, the Canaries were thrashed 0-3 at home to Liverpool. Next, Norwich City suffered a devastating 0-5 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. On Matchday 3, Norwich gave Leicester a home win but again left the pitch as a runner-up - 1-2. The club is sitting in last but one place in the EPL table. Norwich also picked up a 6-0 win in the last 64 of the English League Cup. Farke’s side stood no chance against Bournemouth at home.
Head-to-head encounters
Arsenal and Norwich City last met face-to-face in the 2019-20 EPL season. In the first round, the teams scored two goals each and did not decide the winner. In the second part of the season, the London team did not leave a chance for the Canaries in the home walls and sent four unanswered goals to the opponent. The clubs have met in 60 games in all competitions. The Canaries have a 29-11 advantage in terms of victories.
Interesting statistics
- Norwich City have lost their last 13 games in the English league;
- Norwich City have only managed a goal in one of their previous eight away matches in the English Championship;
- Arsenal have yet to score a single goal in the current English Championship;
- Norwich City have conceded at least two goals in their last five matches in the English Premier League.
Expert Betting Tips
It’s going to be a hot game at the Emirates. If Norwich City’s start and three defeats to Leicester, Man City, and Liverpool were quite expected, then zero points for Arsenal and last place in the table was indeed a sensation. The London side will have to rectify the situation after their poor performances in the first three rounds. I’ll highlight some interesting statistics regarding Norwich in the current English Premier League. On average, Norwich City allow their opponents to take 4.67 corner kicks per game in the first half, the highest figure among all the clubs in the EPL (Arsenal’s number is 2.67). You can take Total Over corners before the break as the main bet, as both clubs will be charged with attacking action. It is not excluded that there will be a lot of flank attacks that will lead to corners. You can also bet on t Total Over goals as the teams will delight in a productive encounter.
- Total Over (4.5) corners in the first half for 1.50;
- Total Over (3) goals for 2.02.
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